Indian progress viewed through gas prices and civilization
A fragment discusses Native Americans facing gasoline costs and modernization with commentary from the New York World. It references Indian wards guardians and hints at future statistics on motor vehicle fatalities on reservations. It ends noting agricultural readers and live stock guidance from the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iland
New York World
Witteman
Indian Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Astor Skins Barber With Delayed Tips at Fifth Avenue
Forbes recounts Jacob Astor the elder habit of shaving at a Fifth Avenue hotel barber. He never tipped daily but slid the weekly tip forward one day each week, slowly depriving the barber of a week’s gratuity over six weeks. The article notes other titans’ tipping habits, including J. P. Morgan, William Waldorf Astor, and Jay Gould.
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Forbes
Jacob Astor
Vincent ‘Astor
Avenue Hotel
Fifth Avenue
Notab Ss
J.P. Morgan
William Waldorf Astor
Valers
George Foldt
Woo
Jay Gould
Mystery Riders Thrill London Readers With Sealed Orders
The London Daily Express reports on mystery riders who are law abiding thrill seekers rather than secret society members. Originating as seaside diversions, these trips are now run by a South London firm and widely popular. Tickets may include dinner and heater tickets, promising good value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Express
London
Starty Vance
Fragmentary Letter Snippet Sparks Confused Exchange in Louisville
A readers’ note from Louisville Gazette mentions a quarrel and a line about Speck’s wife saying he would never see him again. The text includes garbled phrases about a river, a librarian, Count Carlo, and a comment on loving a husband, reflecting a jumble of overheard remarks and misread handwriting.
Rydal News Notes From Community Road Work and Events
District 84 teacher Clara Melby reports her brother Arney seriously injured while working with a gasoline engine. Leonard Aspegren worked roads near Rydal last week. Maxton Bros. repaint their house. Will Vandeveer’s buggy damaged by fire. he left it to chores and returned to find flames. Earl Stinson now drives a new Ford. Jimmy and Albert Berry drill wheat on the Clay place. Mrs. Jessie McHenry injured ribs after falling from a chair while cleaning. Mary Jansky praised for public instruction work and urged to vote on election day.
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L. E. Cooper
Clara Melby
Arney
Leonard Aspegren
Rydal
Maxton Bros
Will Vandeveer
Earl] Stinson
Mack
Jgmery
Albert Berry
Local Family News From Belleville Area
Mr and Mrs Bill Cooper welcome a baby boy born Sunday October 22. William Hay of Belleville visited Thomas Hay McHenry and McGowan homes Sunday. Frank McHenry helped John Fike husk corn last week. Jimmie Copenhaver near Belleville visited Elmer Farlee. George Christie and wife visited Sam Christie in Concordia. Harley Christie and wife visited Grant Christie in Belleville Sunday. Paul Milan and family reunion at Mills home Sunday. Nitrue Saucell returned home all week awaiting work.
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Bill Cooper
William Hay
Belleville
Thomas’ Hay
McHenry
McGowan
Frank McHenry
John Fikehusk
Jimmie Copenhaver
Elmer -Farlee
George Christie
Sam Christie
Concordia
Harley Christie
Grant Chrsties
Local Residents Visit and Travel Notes from Union
Mr and Mrs Chas Reed visited the Fred Bassett home in Union Belleville residents Mr and Mrs W G Hubbard plan to move to the John Hubbard home and help care for the children this winter. Mrs Florence Goodwin and Herbert Goodwin suffered ptomaine poisoning likely from dried beef. Paul Milner and family from Scandia township visited Arche Larson. Dr and Mrs Emery Hall stayed with daughter Mrs Bert Bowen. Mr Claud Goodwin spent a day at the John Hubbard home. Beecher the broom man sold brooms through Union last week. Mr and Mrs A B Mercer and children visited James Mallory on Sunday evening. Mont Orr and family of Belleville were guests at Jap Morehead’s home. Mrs Lee Bowersox and son visited Thursday afternoon. Monday and Tuesday brought blustery, cold days as Bert Bowen and Mrs A B Mercer and daughter left for Ottumwa Iowa after word that their parents Mr and Mrs
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Florence Goodwin
Herbert Goodwin
Paul Milner
Scandia
Arche Larson’s
Emery Hall
Bert Bowen
Claud Goodwin
John Hubbard
Beecher
Union
A. B. Mercer
James Mallory
Mont
D. A. Bowen
Iowa
Wm. Milner
Longmont
Goro
Alvin Milner
Jonah Milner
Belleville
Chas. Larson
Fred Bassetts
Wa Hospital
Mutual Benefit Club
Verner Hageberg
Nettle Albro
Waller
Lincoln
Nebr
Merle Yeager
Frank Mikesell
Union residents witness car accident aftermath in Iowa
D A Bowen of Union and Mrs Bowen were involved in a Sunday auto crash near Ottumwa Iowa. Mrs Bowen sustained a knee injury and remains in Ottumwa hospital. Bowen suffered chest impact and both cars were damaged. The incident followed a trip to Iowa after which the couple planned to return home the next day.
Odell Boys Triumph Over Union Valley Giants in Youth Baseball
Odell boys beat the Union Valley Giants 26 to 2 on Friday. The Odell team, nearly grown in size, faced younger Union Valley players including their thirteen year old eldest. Mrs. Bert Bowen and daughter visited Archie Larson's on Sunday to watch the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bowen
Archie Larson
Odell
Union Valley
Union Valley Giants
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arice
Gas
Department of Xertensine
Washington
Astor
Speck
Wrylig
Ives
Rei Hene
Sonia
Cerenth
Vern Farlee
Jessie McHenry
Mary Jansky
Office of Public Instruction
Rydal News
UNLON
State Teacher’ S Association. Co
Mrs.Bowen
Mr. Bowen
C. V. Haggman
Scandia Kansas
R. B. Briney
Courtland
Kansas
Belleville No. 1
Yukon
America
Lehrman
Constance
Husband
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